As we reported, the pop princess was subjected to a pretty nasty bargain Halloween costume store weave during her photoshoot, which wouldn't have even been considered passable back when her locks needed some extra help!

Thankfully, enough people have spoken out regarding the publication's clear judgment error to warrant them issuing an APOLOGY via Twitter!

Lucky writes:

Thank you all for sharing your thoughts on our cover! As always, we will share with our team and we're sorry to have let some of you down.